LTCH help

[gunman]

i've got a close friend that i got involved in shooting that im trying to help obtain a LTCH. she has no criminal record but was admitted to a psychiatric facility for a period i believe of less than one month.. approx 4 years ago and was under age at the time. On the form it states "submit documentation/recommendation from treating mental health professional or treatment center." I figure they want all documentation possible but how specific of a recommendation are they looking for. should it state that she is fit to carry a firearm or something along those lines? and what circumstances regarding the situation would go in her favor or against? i appreciate any help and wouldn't be asking if i didn't fully trust her with a firearm.

 

[gunman]

any takers..? any at all lol

 

[renegade]

I think that you could get by with a letter from her shrink that states that she is not a danger to herself or anyone else. try to get it on the letterhead for his office. However, I don't know anybody that has gone through this process. You might also want to call the state police office that processes the license and see what they say. Good luck.

 

[lawrra]

ISP firearms licensing division in reference to the above post: 3172335054

 

[gunman]

alright i'll have her call them & see what they say. thanks

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

What were the circumstances of the shooting? Did she "go crazy" and shoot someone, or was it a self-defense situation? Those questions will be asked by ISP when deciding whether or not to issue her a LTCH.

 

[XtremeVel]

i've got a close friend that i got involved in shooting that im trying to help obtain a LTCH.

What were the circumstances of the shooting? Did she "go crazy" and shoot someone, or was it a self-defense situation? Those questions will be asked by ISP when deciding whether or not to issue her a LTCH.

I thought same thing when I first read the opening post. I now think the OP met he introduced his friend to shooting. At least I hope that is right...

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

I thought same thing when I first read the opening post. I now think the OP met he introduced his friend to shooting. At least I hope that is right...

Reading is fundamental! Fail on my part.

 

[gunman]

didn't even think about how similar it sounds but no she hasn't shot anyone

 

[cartmanfan15]

As long as her shrink can submit some kind of documentation saying she is of a sound mind and cured of her condition or whatever the situation was it should not be an issue. Probably just don't want a gun license given out to someone who is unstable.

 

[Bill of Rights]

A slight edit of Frank's question: What were the terms of her stay in the psych facility? Was it a voluntary admit or was she court-ordered to be admitted? If the latter, it may be more difficult for her, however a letter from her shrink (or if more pro-gun, her family doc) should be helpful. Yes, though, do give ISP a call on Monday.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[gunman]

it was voluntary. i looked into ISP's FAQ it answered some concerns but led me to more haha so i'm going to have her call them and get the final word on a few concerns. and proceed accordingly. The FAQ stated you can send the documents for them to look over and make an evaluation AND/OR a recommendation. the recommendation im assuming would be a final say as it requires:

-a brief description of the problem,
-dates of treatment,
-past/current treatment/meds,
-statement that the individual signing the document has read all of the mental health history on the person
- the person identified no indication of a propensity for violent or emotionally unstable conduct
-and that the professional is recommending issuance of the LTCH

i'm thinking that the psych will either decline to write her a recommendation based on personal liability or it will cost a pretty penny and some serious explanation of gun laws and her intentions with one to get it.

 

[mac45]

I know a couple of people that had similar situations.
All it took was a letter from their doc. No problems at all.

If I remember correctly, one of them did mention that their doc had them sign off on liability.